National Safety and Security Manager at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: National Safety and Security Manager

Location: Abuja

Description

• The overall objective of this position is to mitigate the risks posed to the programmes, personnel and assets in SC in Nigeria through the provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security management support.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a formal security qualification or advanced security management training and an advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs.
• S/he must have a minimum of 5 years field based experience in complex and insecure settings, experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national and international institutions, experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and assessments.
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
• Experience in providing safety & security trainings such as personal safety & security, fire safety and first aid
• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments.
• S/he should have a high level of IT expertise.
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria-the Northern States

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualifying statement explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] State the position clearly in the subject field as application without appropriate subject will be disqualified.

Note:

• Application received after the closing date will not be consider.
• Application will the treated as they are received and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.